I have 30 cubes of beech which I wish to have kiln dried. I was wondering what is the best way to store this timber once I have had it dried. Someone suggested wrapping it in plastic and stacking it on a rack.

I have been asked to make oak steps for a wrought iron spiral staircase, the steps are 13inchs at their widest and 26 inches long. Is there a danger of this warpping if the step is made from a single plank, would I be better off using preformed solid oak sheeting (made from a series of 2x1 glued togeher).